CIRCUS THEATRICALS ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN 2006 SCHEDULE IN NEW HOME AT THE CIRCUS THEATRICALS STUDIO THEATRE AT THE HAYWORTH

NEW ADAPTATION OF EURIPIDES’ “IPHIGENIA IN AULIS”
DIRECTED BY JACK STEHLIN OPENS APRIL 15

WORLD PREMIERE OF JOHN BUNZEL’S “COMPLEXITY”
DIRECTED BY ELINA DE SANTOS NOW OPENS JUNE 10

March 24, 2006 – Award-winning and critically-acclaimed theatre company, Circus Theatricals, announces a change in its inaugural season at its new home in the newly renovated Circus Theatricals Studio Theatre at the Hayworth. The first ‘main stage’ production is Colette Freedman’ new adaptation of Euripides’ IPHIGENIA IN AULIS, (April15 – May 20) directed by Jack Stehlin. The world premiere of John Bunzel’s COMPLEXITY directed by Elina de Santos will now open June 10.

The season change is to accommodate the schedule of Artistic Director Jack Stehlin, who will be performing with Al Pacino in the Los Angeles production of Salome at the Wadworth Theatre.

IPHIGENIA IN AULIS is Euripides’ classic tale of love, honor, and sacrifice. In Iphigenia, the Greek king prepares his soldiers for an attack on Troy. To assure a victory, he must sacrifice his beloved daughter to the gods. Colette Freedman wrote the new adaptation. Jack Stehlin directs.

The cast includes Circus Theatricals members Thomas Kopache, Jade Sealey, John Ross Clark, James Karr, Donna Luisa Guinan, Robert Lesko, Jerry Goble, Lindsay Bellock, Rocky Bonifield and Strawn Bovee. IPHIGENIA IN AULIS will play Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, April 15th – May 20th.

COMPLEXITY, by award-winning playwright John Bunzel, takes us inside the marriage of Tom and Jill, who are determined to stay together despite the interference of a secretary, house painter, fashion designer…and a single butterfly. Writer John Bunzel is the recipient of over ten playwriting awards including two L.A. Weekly Awards for Playwriting, which he received in 1996 for his dark comedy Gravity Shoes (co-produced by Circus Theatricals and The Hudson Theatre) and in 1985 for his ground-breaking play Delirious, (originally produced by Circus Theatricals at the William Redfield Theatre in New York) which was also nominated for Outstanding Production of the Year by the L.A. Drama Critics Circle. Award-winning director Elina de Santos directs. Elina de Santos has won multiple LADCC Awards, Orange County Weekly Awards, and Ovation Nominations. She most recently directed Modigliani for Circus Theatricals.

The cast includes Jack Stehlin (Circus Theatricals Artistic Director), Neil Vipond, Shannon Holt, Susan Duerden, Jennifer de Castroverde, and Nicholas Read. COMPLEXITY Previews June 3rd, 4th and 9th. It opens June 10th, and will play Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm through July 22nd.

Ticket Prices:
Main Stage
Previews………………………………$15
Friday / Saturday evenings………….$20

Group Sales/Students/Senior rates are also available

Reservations: 323.960.1054 or online: http://www.circustheatricals.com
The Circus Theatricals Studio Theatre at The Hayworth is located at 2511 Wilshire Blvd, just off the 10 and 110 freeways. For more information about Circus Theatricals, please visit their website at www.circustheatricals.com or call Jeannine Stehlin directly at 310-836-7823.

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